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. 2021 Jun 1;32(4):e393-e394.
doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000007425.

Augmentation Genioplasty Using a Third Molar as a Bone Graft: An Alternative Surgical Technique

Adeline Kerbrat  1 , Joel Ferri  2   3
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Augmentation Genioplasty Using a Third Molar as a Bone Graft: An Alternative Surgical Technique

Adeline Kerbrat et al. J Craniofac Surg. .

Abstract

Purpose: Augmentation genioplasty corrects vertical chin deficiency. To stabilize the synthesis and to allow ossification, a biomaterial prop is necessary. Third molars are frequently removed during orthognathic surgery and provides good material used as autogenous grafts.

Surgical technique: This article describes the surgical technique of an augmentation genioplasty using a third molar as a prop biomaterial. Results are stable in time. This technique presents no risk of infection and is less invasive than other autogenous bone graft.

Conclusions: third molar can be used as a prop biomaterial in augmentation genioplasty.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest.

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